Wildcats 84, Chickenhawks 75

Go Cats!!!!

(photo courtesy of Topeka Capitol Journal)

a little funny

I love Beth Moore!

I Love Lucy

And presenting the newest member of our family....MISS LUCY!

A Very Blessed Christmas to You!

For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He'll take over the running of the world.His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God,Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.His ruling authority will grow, and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings. ~Isaiah 9:6 (The Message)

Merry Christmas!

Love,
Brandy & Jason

Oh Christmas tree...Oh Christmas tree

This year we had some trouble getting our Christmas tree...the first weekend, we went to St. Louis, the 2nd weekend it was an ice storm and the 3rd weekend, it was pouring snow, but we decided to brave the weather anyway! And we love our tree!!!


We have some neighbors across the way that we have nicknamed the Griswolds...they have the most random decorations. And our most favorite is the Grinch. Well, he's had some rough times as seen below. We're thinking he might have a drinkin problem.

The morning after a wild night...oh the poor Grinch...

have the best day of your life, steve

That's a quote I overheard the other day when I was at Panera reading. One gentleman was saying his goodbye to his friend. And those few words just struck me. That's an amazing challenge, and yet, we all have the power to bring it to reality. Every day we can choose to have the best day of our lives, or we can choose to swallow the mundane routine life can sometimes bring.

I pray, today, that everyday will be lived fully.

Who says that one particular day in our past has to be the best day of our lives?

I have even more evidence to support the urgency of this request.

Last night, Jason was sharing that a friend at work passed away on Monday from kidney failure due to his battle with Diabetes. He was at work on Friday. He was 37. He was married with 2 children, 8 years and 1 year.

Instantly, life can change. And I hope that I do not leave this earth feeling like I left some work to do.

Of course, I thankfully acknowledge that death is not true death when Christ is in charge of your life. He gives us eternal life. And you know when that starts? RIGHT NOW!!! What is "ETERNAL"? It is forever. What is now? Part of forever!

Of course, Heaven will be one rockin' place. But the Lord put us on earth for a reason, and we should embrace that...

And as Michael W. sings below...

"EMBRACE THE MYSTERY OF ALL YOU CAN BE"

this is your time

by Micael W. Smith

a message from Logan...

Ice Ice Baby!

Well, KC was hit with an ice storm over the past few days. Not much fun being cooped up inside when you just want to be out cutting down your Christmas tree! Nonetheless, it has been beautiful, so yesterday I went out and snapped a few pics along our neighborhood trail!

14 days til Christmas, and only 21 days til...

we can get a dog!!! Yea! Not to overshadow Christmas, because honestly, nothing compares. But we are so COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, AND EXCITEDLY ready for a new addition to our family!

21 days til one of these....

or one of these....